Barred Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
Typical adult length is 6-9 inches long but can grow to up to 12 inches. Broad head with a thick body. Color is variable, depending on locality. Background color typicall…
How to identify
Typical adult length is 6-9 inches long but can grow to up to 12 inches. Broad head with a thick body. Color is variable, depending on locality. Background color typically dark with lighter spots of yellow, green, or tan.
Range
Southewestern Canada to Northern Mexico. Throughout the Western United States to Texas.
Habitat
Terrestrial as adults, juveniles entirely aquatic. Grasslands, lowland forests, fields, and woodlands.
Variations
Coloration varies depending on region, primarily grey, dark brown, or black with mottled green or yellow patterning.
Similar species
Name and etymology
Mavortium: Latin for war-like
At a glance
Range
Southewestern Canada to Northern Mexico. Throughout the Western United States to Texas.
Habitat
Terrestrial as adults, juveniles entirely aquatic. Grasslands, lowland forests, fields, and woodlands.
Guide
Reptiles and Amphibians of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap